Perpetual Learning
It’s August 5th, 2025, and I’m sitting here, staring at my computer screen, a degree in Computer Science tucked away in a drawer somewhere. You’d think with that piece of paper, well-paying tech jobs would be lining up. But that’s not my reality. My days are a mix of part-time gigs that barely cover rent, … Read more
It’s hard to ignore the buzz around OpenAI lately. You might have seen headlines talking about talks for a share sale that could value the company behind ChatGPT at a staggering $500 billion. Financial Times, The New York Times, and Bloomberg have all reported on this significant development. For context, that $500 billion valuation puts … Read more
It’s been a tough few years, and the weight of it all finally hit us. We’re a young couple, excited about our future, but that excitement is currently overshadowed by a mountain of debt totaling $200,000. It feels overwhelming, and honestly, we’re struggling to see the way out. Life happens, right? We started with a … Read more
It’s easy to think of literacy as a given, a foundational skill we all possess. But the data paints a more concerning picture: adult literacy rates in America are on the decline. This isn’t just an academic issue; it’s a quiet economic drain with far-reaching consequences. When we talk about literacy, we’re not just talking … Read more
It feels like everywhere you look these days, there’s talk about Artificial Intelligence. From news headlines to casual chats, AI is a hot topic. And it’s not just about futuristic robots; it’s starting to show up in our actual jobs, especially for those of us just starting out in the tech world. A recent CNBC … Read more
It’s tough when you hear about your parents struggling, especially when it involves something as stressful as debt. I recently heard about a situation where elderly parents, living primarily on Social Security with very few assets, were advised by a lawyer to simply ignore significant credit card debt. They’re getting daily calls from creditors, and … Read more
Hey everyone! Elias here. You know, as much as I love getting my hands dirty in the garden, I also enjoy tinkering with the smarts of my home. It’s all about making life a little easier, right? Recently, I ran into a common hiccup with my Somfy smart blinds. You know, those sleek, automated window … Read more
You know, as someone who loves getting hands-on in the garden and kitchen, I’m always amazed by how simple tools can make a big difference. It got me thinking about how technology, even the everyday kind, can do the same for people. Recently, I learned about how Near Field Communication (NFC) tags are being used … Read more
It’s August 5th, 2025, and as I walk through my garden, I’m always struck by the understated elegance of the okra flowers. Many people think of okra solely for its pods, the star of delicious dishes like gumbo or fried okra. But for me, the plant itself puts on a show well before harvest. Okra … Read more
Tariffs. The word itself can bring to mind economic textbooks and complex global negotiations. But at their core, tariffs are taxes on imported goods. And like any tax, they have effects that ripple outwards, touching everything from the price of your morning coffee to the relationships between nations. As someone who’s spent a career navigating … Read more